Technology plays a critical role in the evolving knowledge economy by establishing itself as a powerful instrument for fostering economic development.

Key Agricultural Statistics:

• 19,000 IT and ITeS companies
• 5,109 IT and ITeS companies registered as IT exporters
• IT exports are 35.1 percent of all services exports.
• 2.37 million active freelancers in the country
• Pakistan is among the top three freelancing nations in the world

From the mighty stretches of the Karakoram in the North to the vast alluvial delta of the Indus River in the South;

 Pakistan remains a land of high adventure and nature. Trekking, mountaineering, white water rafting, mountain and 

desert jeep safaris, camel and yak safaris, trout fishing and bird watching are a few activities, 

which entice the adventure and nature lovers to Pakistan.Pakistan also ranks among the top 25 percent of global destinations for its 

UNESCO World Heritage Sites as recognized by World Economic Forum (WEF). 

In 2023, the sector contributed 5.8 percent to the country’s GDP and created 4.73 million jobs.

Pakistan is the 8th largest exporter of textile products in Asia, being the 7th largest producer and 3rd largest consumer of cotton.

Key Textile Statistics:

• The sector comprises 46% of the total manufacturing sector’s output and provides employment to 40% of the total labor force.
• This sector’s overall GDP contribution is 5.6%
• Approximately 25% of value addition in the industry is by textiles with an average of 59.5 percent share in national exports.
• The industry comprises 13.41 million spindles, 140,000 rotors.

8.83% of Pakistan’s population is based in urban cities whereas the remaining 61.17% live in rural areas. 

China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has given a boost to the construction sector through the influx of 

infrastructural projects including highways, power plants and dams. 

Key Agricultural Statistics:

• 23.32 million urban housing units
• 15.01 million rural housing units
• In FY22, real estate accounted for approximately 4.9% of the GDP
• Real estate GFCF accounted for approximately 17.6% during FY22

Agriculture accounts for 22.9% of the GDP in Pakistan and generates around 37.4% of the overall employment in the country.

Key Agricultural Statistics:

• Arable land 30.5 million hectares: 47% of national land
• 35 different varieties of vegetables
• 29 different varieties of fruits
• 5th largest Milk producer in the world
• 4th largest Mango producer in the world
• 15th largest Citrus producer in the world
• Livestock population 225 million
• Key food crops: wheat, rice, sugarcane, and maize

The automobile sector in Pakistan comprises assembling/manufacturing units for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, passenger cars, vans/LCVs/pick-ups,

 jeeps, trucks, buses, tractors, prime movers, and trailers. It contributes approximately 4 percent to the GDP

 and represents around 15 percent of the large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector. Over the past four decades, the country 

has developed a strong engineering base with investments from international brands and technology transfers. 

Key Agricultural Statistics:

• 4% Contribution to the GDP
• 112 Assemblers/manufacturers of 2,3-Wheelers